Scientists find potential way of controlling leaf blotch disease in wheat
Septoria leaf blotch (STB) is caused by a fungus and is seen as the most significant threat to wheat yields in Europe, and most other wheat growing regions, as currently available fungicides become less effective against resistant strains of the disease. Researchers at Durham University, working with partners from Newcastle University and Rothamsted Research, have […]
NBA renews demands for Agricultural Ombudsman
Poor beef prices in 2014 and this year’s plunge in the price of milk have underlined the need for the Government to create an Agricultural Ombudsman to ensure that both food producers and the UK’s food supply are protected. The National Beef Association (NBA) called for action on the issue last year and is now […]
Landowners back plans to seize vehicles caught fly-tipping
Landowners have backed plans to seize the vehicles of people caught fly-tipping in the countryside. The CLA which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses has responded to a government consultation on fly-tipping in support of apprehending vehicles involved in the crime and said it had called for culprits to be dealt with more robustly for […]
Countryside Values for the 21st Century
‘Countryside Values for the 21st Century’, was based around three themes; ‘Inclusive food systems’, ‘Well-being, Happiness and Rural Policy’ and ‘Learning and Innovation for Sustainable Farm Businesses’. Delegates enjoyed a range of presentations that highlighted the link between social science theory and changes to policy and practice on the ground. It examined how topics once confined […]
Pulling back the curtain on Dutch agriculture
Agrofoodportal.com gives information about agricultural trade data, long-term developments in agricultural prices, sustainability indicators, income, farm animals, labour, soil use, crop protection and outdoor grazing. On this site LEI Wageningen UR presents relevant data in a more synoptic manner, with short analyses from specialists. In the future, several data sources will be connected in order […]
‘Ancient manorial rights still important today’: landowners react to MP report
Landowners have responded to a report by MPs into the exercise of manorial rights. The CLA which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses welcomes the Committee’s acknowledgement of the continued relevance and value of manorial rights to a range of landowners that includes charities and schools, but urged caution over a suggestion that rights should […]
Kubota RTV X900 impresses
Ruggedly built and supremely capable, the new Kubota RTV X900 impressed at its first showing last month when it was introduced to a number of farming and outdoor media outlets, including FMN. Kubota’s new offering has certainly come a long way and has improved on just about every area when compared to the previous model. […]
Cultured chicken meat – feeding the world via science
The issue of how we are going to continue to feed a worldwide growing population continues to be at the forefront of agricultural debate. Additional concerns that perpetual increases in livestock reared for consumption is having a significant effect on climate change means that we have a problem that may seem impossible to solve. We […]
Response to EU public consultation on endocrine disruptors
The European Commission has just concluded a public consultation to gather the views of stakeholders on setting detailed criteria for determining what substances will be considered as endocrine disruptors. The input received during the consultation will be used as part of an impact assessment to evaluate different policy options. “As one of many important stakeholders […]
